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# Hananiah Harari (1912–2000)

## What is Hananiah Harari’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 52 auction results for Hananiah Harari at 6 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,250 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,143–$1,270, n=9). The auction record is $11,970 for Untitled (Williamsburg Housing Project Mural Study) (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Williamsburg Housing Project Mural Study), 1938 | Gouache on paper | $11,970 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 2 | Aeroscape, 1937 | Asbestine | $5,000 | Rago Arts | May 2019 |
| 3 | Railroad Signals, 1939 | Oil on canvas | $4,826 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jan 2026 |
| 4 | Overseas, 1940 | Oil on canvas | $4,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2021 |
| 5 | Untitled (ink on paper), 1949 | Ink on paper | $4,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2023 |
| 6 | Forms in Curves, 1941 | Oil on canvas | $3,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2022 |
| 7 | Abattoir, 1933 | Gouache on board | $3,380 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2019 |
| 8 | The Red Cabinet, 1943 | Painting | $2,875 | Rago Arts | Nov 2017 |
| 9 | The Nature of Things, 1939 | Gouache | $2,832 | Wright | Nov 2003 |
| 10 | Sky Passage, 1912 | Oil on canvas | $2,629 | Neal Auction Company | Feb 2014 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $3,750 |
| Other | 8 | $1,283 |
| Works on paper | 15 | $1,250 |
| Prints | 22 | $1,000 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $2,752 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $1,063 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 52 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Hananiah Harari is an American artist with 75 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,228.

A work by Hananiah Harari sold in 2026 for $4,826, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Hananiah Harari work worth?

Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hananiah Harari work is $1,228.

The median Hananiah Harari print sells for $1,000 across 24 lots.

The median Hananiah Harari work on paper sells for $1,250 across 17 lots.

The median Hananiah Harari painting sells for $2,854 across 10 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 28 | $1,000 | $2,250 | 85.7% | 2026-01-29 |
| Paintings | 14 | $2,854 | $11,970 | 71.4% | 2026-01-29 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $1,250 | $4,750 | 94.4% | 2026-05-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $5,000 | $11,970 | — | 2026-01-29 |

Hananiah Harari's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (28 lots) median $1,000 with 85.7% sell-through. Paintings (14 lots) median $2,854, record $11,970. A typical Hananiah Harari painting sells for around 2.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $5,000.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $674–$1,172 | $950 | $2,250 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,000–$3,750 | $2,832 | $4,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,629–$4,826 | $2,875 | $11,970 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $952–$1,421 | $1,228 | $4,750 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $11,970 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $4,826 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $4,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $3,380 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $2,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $1,600 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Hananiah Harari worth?

Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hananiah Harari work is $1,228. The median Hananiah Harari print sells for $1,000 across 24 lots. The median Hananiah Harari work on paper sells for $1,250 across 17 lots. The median Hananiah Harari painting sells for $2,854 across 10 lots.

### What is the average price of a Hananiah Harari print?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hananiah Harari print is $1,000.

### What is Hananiah Harari's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hananiah Harari print is $2,250.

### What is the average price of a Hananiah Harari work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hananiah Harari work on paper is $1,250.

### What is Hananiah Harari's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hananiah Harari work on paper is $4,750.

### What is the average price of a Hananiah Harari painting?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hananiah Harari painting is $2,854.

### What is Hananiah Harari's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hananiah Harari painting is $11,970.

### What is the average price of a small Hananiah Harari print?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hananiah Harari print (small (under 50 cm)) is $950, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Hananiah Harari work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hananiah Harari work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,228, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Hananiah Harari's auction record?

Hananiah Harari's auction record is $11,970, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Hananiah Harari auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hananiah-harari (updated 2026-11-03).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.